Shakespearean Glossary (pg. 2)
William ShakespeareShakespeare's Vocab A - Z
Hence
From this time forward. For example, two weeks hence means two weeks from now.
Honest
A virgin.
Indifferent
Ordinary, not different.
Jack
A mean man.
Jar
The ticking of a clock or to tick like a clock.
Knave
Either a young boy or a male servant.
Lozel
A cheap person.
Moe
More. Listen to any rap album - this one is making a comeback!
Ninny
A fool or a jester.
Ope
To open
Perchance
Perhaps, possibly or maybe.
Quat
A pimple. Also an insult (cuz no one likes to be called a pimple).
Rood
The crucifix, which is the cross that Jesus was nailed to.
Shent
Another multi-purpose word: this one means either blamed, hurt or to criticize.
Thee/Thou/Thy
All these are different forms of 'your'.
Utterance
An extremity like an arm or a leg.
Venge
To seek revenge.
Waft
To wave, summon, or to turn.
Yonder
An indicated place. Similar to saying 'over there'.
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